What is a micro distillery

Micro distillery is a name that is given to a small “boutique” like distillery. This term is often used in the USA, but one can find many such small distilleries in and around Europe for years. These distilleries are known as cognac distilleries or single malt whiskey distilleries that sell their single malt brands. Today countries like Switzerland and London have seen the development of the micro-distillery.

New micro-distilleries produce just spirits. The vodka is one of the popular spirits that are seasonally flavored. Plenty of micro distilleries for vodka and gin have emerged in the UK as well as the States. Small distilleries like these produced many exotic brands of spirits that are marketed and designed in such a way that they resembled high class restaurants rather than just alcohol marketing establishments. From these micro-distilleries, the new celebrity distiller emerged and has become extremely popular.

A micro distillery can sell “hand crafted whiskey” that has a distinct and particular flavor. Many folk have started their own distilling by running micro distilleries that create unique and special gourmet spirits that include vodka, whiskey, rum etc. This trend has literally “exploded” across the country and many “gourmet-foodies” have started making their own wine and beer at home because people have found out that it is not illegal and they can easily micro-distill spirits. Most of these micro-distilleries are on farms and the fruits/vegetables that are locally grown are used. Companies that produce less than 10,000 gallons of the spirit are considered micro-distilleries. Gins and different vodkas are infused with wild berries, pumpkin and oranges.

It is a known fact that micro-distilled liquors and spirits are a wonderful business opportunity. This movement is expanding as more and more entrepreneurs have realized that they can follow in the footsteps of successful micro-distillers who have really made a huge success. You will have to have more than just enthusiasm for distilling spirits – you will need know-how as well as money to get into the micro-distillery business. Many successful distillers focus on a particular single “special” product while others opt for variety. While some see themselves as manufacturers of the spirit with no thought of marketing, others see themselves as suppliers of these spirits.

Micro distillery entrepreneurs find that they have to really do a lot of ground work before getting into the business. The best way to go about having your own micro-distillery is to have a plan that details all expected financial expenses as well as the projected income. This plan should also outline as to how you are going to operate the micro-distillery. This plan will have to be submitted to your bank or to any possible investor in order to get you a loan. Your business strategy will have to be figured out and you will have to make up your mind whether you will focus on a variety of spirits or a particular spirit, its quality etc. A lot of money will have to be invested before you can start operating the micro distillery and start earning the money you spent back! Initial costs will be almost $10,000 or more.